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     Gordon Southern was the son of Cornelius Southern and Ethel Greathead. He died in 2007 in England.¹

     Stanley Southern was the son of Cornelius Southern and Ethel Greathead.

     William Greathead was born about 1710 Born sometime in 1710's.¹ He married Ann Johnson in Swaffham, Necton, Norfolk, England.^1,2,3

     William was the youngest of five sons.¹ William Wilberforce Harris Greathed was born on 21 December 1826 in Paris, France, as a British Subject.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Harris and Mary Elizabeth Glyn. He was baptized on 6 February 1827 in British Embassy Chapel, Paris, France.³ William entered Addiscombe Military College in February 1843, and received a commission as second-lieutenant in the Bengal Engineers on 9 December 1844. In 1846 he went to India, attached to the sappers and miners at Meerut, in 1847 he was appointed to the irrigation department. In the second Sikh War 1848, he joined the field force before Mooltan, taking part in the seige, he was the first officer through the breech. He then joined Lord Gough, being present at the Battle of Guyerat on 21 February 1849. William served with the Army of the Punjab, 1848-9, in the capacity of the Assistant Field Engineer. He was present at the first and second sieges of Mooltan, capture of Chenoit, battle of Goozerat (medal and two clasps); mentioned in the despatch of Major-General Whish, Commanding 1st Infantry Division Army of the Punjab dated 22 February 1849. After he resumed his work at the irrigation department taking a furlough in 1852 for two years in England. On his return he was Executive Engineer at Barrackpore. In 1855 he was Consulting Engineer to the East Indian Railway. He was there when the mutiny broke out at Meerut, followed by the seizure of Delhi in May 1857. John Russell Colvin, Lieutenant Govenor of the North West Provinces, attached him to his staff at Agra, employing him to carry despatches to Meerut. He was appointed to the staff of Sir H Barnard at Jumna where he took part in the action at Badlee-ka-Aera, on 8 June, being in charge of the left attack.
He served in the Mutiny Campaign of 1857-8, on special duty under the orders of His Honor the Lieutenant-Govenor, North Western Provinces. On the 14 and 15 May 1857, he opened communication between Allyghur and Meerut, which had been closed since the 10th. He raised and commanded the Agra Volunteer Horse, which recovered and held the station and district of Allyghur - Carried despatches from His Excellency the Govenor-General to Sir Henry Barnard, Commanding the Delhi Field Force; travelling alone on 3-5 June 1857 from Agra to Aleepore on the road from Umballa to Delhi.
He was present at the action of Badleeke-Serai, 7 June 1857; serving as Aide-de-Camp to the General commanding; served as directing Engineer of the left attack and Extra Aide-de-Camp to the successive Commanders throughout the siege of Delhi. Reconnoitred water bastion breech on the night of 20 September, and conducted water bastion storming party in the assault of 21 September until disabled. He was severely wounded through the arm and lower part of the chest

He was brought to the notice of the Commander-in-Chief in despatches of Colonel Baird Smith, Chief Engineer, dated 17 September 1857; mentioned in General Orders of Major-General Reed, dated 17 July 1857. He was also mentioned in the minute of His Excellency the Right Honorable Lord Canning published in the London Gazette of 16 March 1860. He received, whilst a subaltern, the Civil Order of the Bath. He served in the capacity of Field Engineer with Colonel Seaton's column in December 1857. He was present at the actions of Gungeree, Putialee and Mynpoorie. He was mentioned in despatches of Colonel Seaton, C.B., dated 15 and 18 December 1857. He served as Directing Engineer during the capture of Lucknow in March 1858 and was mentioned Colonel Harnes' report, 19 March 1859. He was brought to the notice of the Commander-in-Chief in Brigadier Napier's report dated 21 March 1859, and in Sir J Outram's report published in the North Western Provinces gazette of 5 April 1859 (Medal and two clasps and Brevet-Major)

He served in the China campaign of 1860 as extra Aide-de-camp to Major-General Sir Robert Napier, Commanding the 2nd Division and was slightly wounded. It seems likely that his youngest son was named after Sir Robert. He was present at the Battle of Sinho, capture of Taku Fort and the capture of Pekin. He was brought to the notice of the Commander-in-Chief in Sir Robert Napier's despatch of 24 August 1860.

He was a Lieutenant Colonel from 1 July 1867 to 7 July 1868 working for the Royal (late Bengal) Engineers in the Department of public works. He was promoted to the rank of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel for service in the China Campaign (Medal and two clasps). He was Chief Engineer and Secretary to Government, North Western Provinces, Irrigation Branch from 13 April 1874.
In brief he was: 2nd Lieutenant, 9 December 1844; 1st Lieutenant, 14 May 1852; Captain, 27 August 1858; Major (Brevet), 28 August 1858; Lieutenant-Colonel (Brevet), 15 February 1861; Lieutenant-Colonel, 1 July 1867; Colonel (Brevet), 7 July 1868.^4,5,6
His brother Robert Harris Greathed died on 17 August 1851 aged 27.^7,8 William applied for a passport on 18 November 1853. The number when issued was 8912.⁹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 10 Union Street, Hanover Square, Mayfair, London, England, he was listed as the lodger of Henry Buckingham and his family.¹⁰ He married Alice Clive, daughter of Rev Archer Clive and Caroline Wigley, on 22 October 1864 in Wormbridge, Herefordshire, England, William was a Major General in the Army. Their marriage was reported in The Leeds Mercury of Tuesday 27 October 1863.^11,12 William's brother Robert died in 1851 but did not receive probate until 10 December 1864.⁷ He died on 29 December 1878 in 30 Upper Grosvenor Street, London, England, aged 52 He was formerly of 17 Eaton Place, South Eaton Square, Middlesex and afterwards of Allahabad in the North West Province of India and late Lady Cross Lodge, Brockenhurst, Hampshire.^1,7,13,2 The will of William was proved on 25 January 1879 at the Principal Register to Alice his widow and Sir Edward Harris of Uddens, Dorset and Charles Meysey Bolton Clive of Whitfield, Herefordshire, who was Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Hereford and the general executor. His personal effects were valued at £16,000.⁷

     Alice Clive was born on 22 December 1843 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, Alice was the only daughter.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Rev Archer Clive and Caroline Wigley. She married William Wilberforce Harris Greathed, son of Edward Harris and Mary Elizabeth Glyn, on 22 October 1864 in Wormbridge, Herefordshire, England, William was a Major General in the Army. Their marriage was reported in The Leeds Mercury of Tuesday 27 October 1863.^4,5 Alice's husband died on 29 December 1878. She and her son Edward received probate on 25 January 1879.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 110 High Street, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire, England, she was listed as a boarder Alice was a boarder and annuitant, her daughter who was a scholar was also boarding at this address.⁷ Alice was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Whitfield House, Treville, Herefordshire, England, Alice was a widow living by her own means. The household consisted of many nieces and nephews together with her daughter and grandaughter.⁸ She died on 27 December 1915 in 35 Burton Court, Chelsea, London, England, aged 72.^6,9,10 She did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 24 February 1917 in London to Edward Archer Esq. Her effects were valued at £3827 14s 1d.⁶

     Rev Archer Clive was born about 1800 in Marylebone, London, England. He married Caroline Wigley. Accidents in 1860 and 1863 left Caroline permanently confined to a wheelchair. She suffered a stroke in 1865.¹ Archer was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Whitfield, Treville, Herefordshire, England.² His wife Caroline died on 14 July 1873 from injuries received two days before when her dress caught fire in her library at Whitfield. She had been a fine novelist and poet.¹

     Robert Greathead was born about 1803 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.³ He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Fishburn. He was baptized on 8 December 1808 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, Robert was listed as a husbandman.^1,4 He married Elizabeth Moore, daughter of George Moore, on 27 November 1837 in The Independent Chapel - Congregational, Staindrop, Teesdale, Durham, England, The marriage was witnessed by George Moore and George Greathead. Robert was a farmers servant, in Melsonby and he signed the certificate with an X. Elizabeth was a dressmaker in Staindrop.^2,5,6 Robert was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Church Street, Kelloe, Durham, England, Robert was an agricultural labourer.^7,8 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 2 Daisy Hill, Chester le Street, Durham, England, he was listed as the father of Sarah Jane Taylor Robert was a labourer and was listed as a widower.⁹ He died in 1874 in Durham, England.^6,1,10

     Thomas Greathead was the son of John George Greathead and Margaret Anne Moore. He died before 2003.³

     Isabella Atkinson was born in November 1867 in Framwellgate Moor, Durham, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Atkinson and Isabella Adamson. She married William Henry Greathead, son of John George Greathead and Margaret Anne Moore, on 27 November 1886 in Register Office, Byers Green, Auckland, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by George Moore (grandfather) and Elizabeth Greathead (grandmother)
William was a coal miner in the colliery.^4,3,1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Street, Ferryhill, Sedgefield, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Henry Greathead.⁵ Isabella and her children Florence, Thompson and Sarah left Liverpool on 6 December 1893 on board SS Ohio bound for Philadelphia, USA with 126 passengers. The Master was W J Broggs. William her husband and father to the children had travelled out earlier on the same ship earlier in the year.⁶ Isabella took her children Thomason, Sarah and Mary on the ship Ohio. The ship sailed from Liverpool arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 20 December 1893. They went to see their father William who had travelled out in June earlier that year.⁷ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the wife of William Henry Greathead.⁸ She died about 1901 in Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.³

     Margaret Sue Greathead was born in 1892 in England Believe may be Margaret b 1892 Q1 Byers Green.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Greathead and Isabella Atkinson.

     Thomason Greathead was born on 29 March 1889 in Byers Green, Auckland, Durham, England.^2,1,3,4 He was the son of William Henry Greathead and Isabella Atkinson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Street, Ferryhill, Sedgefield, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Greathead.⁵ Isabella and her children Florence, Thompson and Sarah left Liverpool on 6 December 1893 on board SS Ohio bound for Philadelphia, USA with 126 passengers. The Master was W J Broggs. William her husband and father to the children had travelled out earlier on the same ship earlier in the year.⁶ Isabella took her children Thomason, Sarah and Mary on the ship Ohio. The ship sailed from Liverpool arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 20 December 1893. They went to see their father William who had travelled out in June earlier that year.⁷ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was listed as the son of William Henry Greathead.⁸ He married Mary Sue Simmons, daughter of Andy Simmons and Flora Lawson. On 6 May 1917 on his WW1 registration card he was descibed as a bricklayer, Caucasion. Strangely he ihas the wrong place of birth, the card states it to be Ohio, USA. My gues is this was a mistake by the writer of the card as he also has his surname mis-spelt, although he signs it correctly. He states he is employed by is father on what looks like Alm Stud, West Virginia and is described as married. It also states he had spent four months serving in 10th 2nd West Virginia Infantry. He is also described as being of slender build, with brown eyes, light coloured hair and he states he had previously broken his left foot in the ankle.⁹ He married Victoria Tori Day, daughter of Samuel Lester Day and Jane Belcher, on 10 June 1917 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.^1,10 Thomason was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 January 1920 in South Side, McDowell Street, Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, Thomas was a car repairer on the railroad and was living with his wife and son.¹¹ Thomas gave his address with Victoria as Big Four, McDowell, West Virginia in 1942.¹² Thomas was described on his WW2 registration card dated 27 April 1942 as being five foot two inches tall and weighing 135 pounds. He was white, with grey eyes, brown hair and of light complexion. He was working for Lake Superior Coal Company, McDowell.¹² He died in September 1967 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, aged 78.^1,10,4,13 He was buried in 1967 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cleves, Section 1, lot 111, grave 7, Miami, Twp, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.

     Florence Mae Greathead was born on 10 April 1893 in Byers Green, Auckland, Durham, England.^3,1,4,5 She was the daughter of William Henry Greathead and Isabella Atkinson. She was baptized on 4 October 1893. Isabella and her children Florence, Thompson and Sarah left Liverpool on 6 December 1893 on board SS Ohio bound for Philadelphia, USA with 126 passengers. The Master was W J Broggs. William her husband and father to the children had travelled out earlier on the same ship earlier in the year.⁶ Isabella took her children Thomason, Sarah and Mary on the ship Ohio. The ship sailed from Liverpool arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 20 December 1893. They went to see their father William who had travelled out in June earlier that year.⁷ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William Henry Greathead.⁸ She married Charles Clyde May, son of Nathaniel Avery May and Cynthia Caroline Adkins Dickson, on 19 September 1910 in Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.³ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the wife of Charles Clyde May.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the wife of Charles Clyde May.¹⁰ Her husband Charles died on 2 April 1962 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, aged 72.^3,11 She died on 18 February 1975 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, aged 81.^3,5 She was buried in Floral Gardens Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.¹²

     Frederick Kind was born on 27 June 1832 in Prussia, Germany.^1,2 He married Annie Archer.

     Annie Archer was born on 11 May 1833 in England I believe it to be a place called Cochdale.^1,2 She emigrated in 1846 from England She had six children, one still living in 1910.
She married Frederick Kind. In the census of 20 April 1910 in 63 Blossom Street, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the mother in law of Benjamin Francis Greathead.³

     Elizabeth Anne Kind was born about 1867 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Frederick Kind and Annie Archer. She married Benjamin Francis Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Ellen ..., on 12 September 1889 in St Anne's Church, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, Some records state Elizabeth is called Alice with an address of 263 Broadway working in a variety store.^2,3 In the census of 9 June 1900 in 42 Maple Drive, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of Benjamin Francis Greathead.⁴ In the census of 20 April 1910 in 63 Blossom Street, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of Benjamin Francis Greathead.⁵ In the census of 5 January 1920 in 27 Penn Avenue, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of Benjamin Francis Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1930 in 27 Penn Avenue, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of Benjamin Francis Greathead.⁷

     Benjamin Francis Greathead was born on 28 July 1867 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Ellen .... In the census of 20 June 1870 in Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.³ In the census of 10 June 1880 in Elliott Street, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead Benjamin was at school.^4,5 He married Elizabeth Anne Kind, daughter of Frederick Kind and Annie Archer, on 12 September 1889 in St Anne's Church, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, Some records state Elizabeth is called Alice with an address of 263 Broadway working in a variety store.^2,6 Benjamin was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 9 June 1900 in 42 Maple Drive, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, Benjamin was a machinist.⁷ Benjamin was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 20 April 1910 in 63 Blossom Street, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, Benjamin was a machinist in a tube shop, he was renting his house. He was listed as having eight children, seven of which were living in 1910.⁸ Benjamin was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 January 1920 in 27 Penn Avenue, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, Benjamin was a machinist in the woolen mill.⁹ Benjamin was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in 27 Penn Avenue, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, Benjamin was a machinist in the woolen mill, he owned his own home which was valued at $1000.¹⁰

     Frederick Kind Greathead was born on 9 April 1907 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Benjamin Francis Greathead and Elizabeth Anne Kind. In the census of 20 April 1910 in 63 Blossom Street, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, he was listed as the son of Benjamin Francis Greathead.⁴ In the census of 5 January 1920 in 27 Penn Avenue, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, he was listed as the son of Benjamin Francis Greathead Frederick attended school.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1930 in 27 Penn Avenue, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, he was listed as the son of Benjamin Francis Greathead Frederick was a finisher in the woolen mill.⁶ He married ... ... about 1930 I understand this was Frederick's first marriage.^2,1 He died in July 1970 in Massachusetts, USA, aged 63.^2,3,7

     Thomas Greathead was born on 11 July 1864 in Piercebridge, Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Ralph Greathead and Amelia Hunter. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Barton Grange, Barton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant of George Bradley. He was working as an indoor farm servant.³
He married Elizabeth Wilbert in 1889 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁴ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Victoria, Shildon, Durham, England, Thomas was a railway mining guard.⁵ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Hackworth Street, Shildon, Durham, England, Thomas was a railway mineral train guard.⁶ He died on 30 September 1915 in 3 Hackworth Street, New Shildon, Durham, England, aged 51.^1,7,8 The will of Thomas was proved on 11 July 1916 in Durham to his son Albert Greathead a grocers assistant. His effects were valued at £242.⁸

     Elizabeth Wilbert was born about 1869 in Heighington, Darlington, Durham, England.² She married Thomas Greathead, son of Ralph Greathead and Amelia Hunter, in 1889 in Auckland, Durham, England.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Victoria, Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Hackworth Street, Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.⁵ She died on 28 December 1920 in 3 Hackworth Street, New Shildon, Durham, England.^1,6,7 The will of Elizabeth was proved on 2 May 1921 in Durham to her sons Albert Greathead # 1736 a journeyman grocer and Frederick Greathead # 3698 a railway clerk. her effects were valued at £321 2s 4d.⁷

     Frederick Greathead was born on 14 December 1893 in Shildon, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Wilbert. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Hackworth Street, Shildon, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.⁴ Elizabeth Greathead died on 28 December 1920. Her sons Albert, a journeyman grocer and Frederick a railway clerk received probate on 2 May 1921.⁵ He married Sybil Maud Ranson in 1922 in Darlington, Durham, England, Sybil was Frederick's first wife.^1,6 His wife Sybil died on 1936 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁷ He married Margaret Ellen Robinson in 1941 in Darlington, Durham, England, Margaret was Frederick's second wife.^1,8 His wife Margaret died on 12 May 1972 in 91 Thornfield Road, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England, aged 77.^1,9,5 The will of Frederick was proved on 17 February 1989 in Newcastle upon Tyne. His effects were described at not exceeding £70,000.⁵ He died on 17 February 1989 in Robert Huggins House, 2 Swanston Close, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England, aged 95.^1,10,5

     Sybil Maud Ranson was born in 1887.² She married Frederick Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Wilbert, in 1922 in Darlington, Durham, England, Sybil was Frederick's first wife.^1,3 She died in 1936 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁴ She was buried on 28 May 1936.¹

     Margaret Ellen Robinson was born on 16 January 1895.² She married Frederick Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Wilbert, in 1941 in Darlington, Durham, England, Margaret was Frederick's second wife.^1,3 She died on 12 May 1972 in 91 Thornfield Road, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England, aged 77.^1,4,5 The will of Margaret was proved on 20 June 1972 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her effects were valued at £544.⁵